NYS Parks to host Paddle Fest

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Thu, Jul 27th 2017 09:25 am

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will host the "Wear it On the Water" Paddle Fest, highlighting the growing sport of kayaking.

The event, which is co-sponsored by State Parks, The American Canoe Association and Seabirds International, will take place from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at Wilson-Tuscarora State Park. The day will include demonstrations on kayak safety, paddling classes, information booths, kid's crafts and a life jacket flash mob.